MOUNT ZION, Ill. — More than $19 million in construction projects will take place at Mount Zion School District facilities over the next month. Improvements at Mount Zion High School, for instance, include upgrades to the football field and additions to the auditorium and field house.
LOS ANGELES — Nearly three years after the project was initially approved, the University of Southern California has officially broken ground on an expansive redesign of the USC Village. The 1.25 million-square-foot redevelopment project will add new residential areas and more than 100,000 square feet of commercial space.
Califone International Inc., a manufacturer of quality audio technology and sound presentation solutions for schools, industry, institutions and professional use, has announced the appointment of Charles Rosenbach as the firm’s general manager. Rosenbach has also served as chief financial officer and controller since joining Califone in 1995.
Cleveland-based Pucel Enterprises, Inc., a leader in manufacturing material handling and industrial equipment, offers a variety of heavy-duty storage cabinets for all educational settings. The company’s 3-drawer model is available in three sizes and features a welded, heavy-duty construction. All units come standard with two adjustable shelves and a keyed handle, with extra shelves and 6-inch legs optional. Pucel offers 13 standard colors as well as color matching.
Rockfon Infinity Perimeter Trim integrates with standard suspension systems and other ceiling systems to create smooth transitions, distortion-free projections and free-floating clouds. Ideal for hospitals, retail, airports, hospitality, offices and schools, Rockfon Infinity Perimeter Trim offers infinite design possibilities. Easy to install, this perimeter trim saves time and labor on the job site, helping keep projects on schedule and on budget.
Tooshlights is a first-to-market public restroom lighting system. The system lets patrons “know where to go” as denoted by the lighting systems installed above the public restroom stalls. The LED lighting system expedites restroom wait times, enhances restroom security and assures restroom privacy. The lights are 100 percent accurate as to whether the restroom is available for use.
Nora Systems Inc., manufacturer of commercial rubber flooring, revamped its Noraplan Eco Line with 16 new colors. Aptly named, the eco-friendly, economical floor covering uses recycled materials to create a smooth, high-performance floor covering that features a two-tone randomly scattered color chip pattern. More than 86 million square feet of the popular flooring have been sold since its introduction in 1999 for use in a variety of applications, including health care and education.
KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA recently announced the availability of its new SK210D Multi-Dismantling machine in North America. Popular in scrap metal yards, machines like the SK210D are multifaceted when it comes to dismantling complex equipment that requires delicate handling. Rather than requiring a team of workers, dismantling can now be handled by one machine and one operator. The SK210 is the first of KOBELCO’s demolition machines available in North America.
TJI Joists are now available with a new fire-resistant solution called Flak Jacket protection. Flak Jacket protection is a proprietary, patent-pending coating that enhances the fire resistance of TJI Joists and enables them to meet fire protection code requirements. Flak Jacket protection helps solve the challenge of shifting code requirements while providing quality and cost efficiency, allowing buildings to achieve a one-hour, fire-rated assembly with just a single layer of gypsum and no expensive mineral wool.
Ames’ Roof Coatings are premium elastomeric coatings that seal out moisture and renew old surfaces. Excellent over tar, metal, rolled roofing, EPDM rubber, concrete and many other surfaces, Ames’ coatings form a waterproof seal to preserve and protect school and university roofs.
